Publication
Status of Pro-Poor Payments for Ecosystem Services in Africa and prospects for the future
Details
Author(s):
S. Scherr
Type of Document:
Media
Publisher/Journal:
Not Available
Date of Publication:
2005
Place of Publication:
Not Available
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Description
Outline: Investing in Natural Infrastructure – Self-organized private deals – Public payments to farmers, communities – Open Trading of Ecosystem Credits Under a Cap or Floor – Eco-labeled farm, forest, natural products Potential Benefits for Sustainable Development Poverty Reduction Current Obstacles to Developing PES in Africa Essential Components for Ecosystem Services Market Growth Potential Benefits & Risks for Community Sellers Overcoming Obstacles for Community Producers The Katoomba Group for E. & S. Africa – Vision – objectives – Activities
